This beautiful 22 kilmeter white sand beach is not so beautiful down under. The water is filled with box jellyfish, fish which can sting swimmers multiple times and even kill. During wet season, from November to May, box jellyfish and Irukandji infiltrate the waters.
In the past five years, there have been over 160 box jellyfish stings. Stick to the sands as they are home to one of Australia’s most famous nudist beaches.
PLAYA ZIPOLITE, MEXICO
The locals actually refer to this place as the “Beach of the Dead,” and there’s a good reason why. Although this beach is very popular and is close to many attractive resorts, it is also the deadliest beach in Mexico, taking around 50 swimmers every year due to its heavy current.
While swimming here is not advisable, people watching can be a better option as the beach is Mexico’s first and only legal public nude beach. Perhaps for this reason the beach is popular among tourists who choose to stay in one of the many guesthouses lining the shore.
FRASER ISLAND BEACH, AUSTRALIA
Who doesn’t love crystal clear water? How about crystal clear water swarming with sharks and box jellyfish? Besides the dangerous creatures you might meet, the water has exceptionally powerful riptides. That, coupled with the fact that there are no lifeguards on duty or any warning flags, leads to tourists and locals alike unknowingly jumping into potential danger. Outside of the water, conditions remain just as dangerous on the sand, with wild dingos and deadly spiders roaming about.
Dingos are an Australian breed of feral dog who pose a big danger to humans, like any wild predator. While Fraser island, which lies off the Southeastern coast of Queensland, has been inhabited by humans for more than 5,000 years, it remains a very dangerous place to visit. Rescue helicopters are frequently flown in to save swimmers, due to there being no medical attention around. Oh, and have we mentioned that the island is a favorite for young Great White Sharks?
CHOWPATTY BEACH, INDIA
The name of this beach has a cute ring, but unfortunately, it has become one of the most polluted beaches in the world. Sadly enough, visitors leave their garbage on the sand and industries dump their waste into the waters. In 2013, fecal bacteria was recorded in the water at levels of 1455 per 100 mL, which is very high above the tolerable standard of 500 per 100mL. So not only is garbage an issue, but so are open defecation and sewage problems, which are a widespread problem in India.
For some reason, it is still a popular beach even though there is a risk of getting sick from the water and thousands of locals come for the Ganesh Visarjan celebrations, a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Ganesh.
MANAUS BEACH, BRAZIL
Don’t be fooled by its beauty. Since it's located in the Amazon, in the North Region of Brazil, Manaus Beach is home to jaguars, pink dolphins, and electric eels. But more terrifying than these dangerous animals, just outside of its waters, roams another dangerous species you must look out for; humans.
Manaus, Brazil had the highest number of homicides in 2016. It also has one of the highest theft rates in Brazil. Despite the dangers, the area is the center of tourism for jungle lodges and river cruises.